The Bradford on Avon Sprint Triathlon is back for its fourth year in 2012 and once again includes the open water swim.

The event is set in the beautiful, historic town in Wiltshire and the 750m river swim takes place in the River Avon. The 20k bike is a technical and scenic hilly route around the surrounding villages and the 5k run a fast, ‘out and back’ run along the canal tow path.

The race forms part of the DB Max Triathlon Series 2012 and will be part of an action packed weekend in the town – the line-up includes the Bradford on Avon Monster, a Standard Distance Triathlon and the Bradford on Avon Sports Festival.

The sprint triathlon includes:

• Chip timing including all splits and bike laps.
• Medal and goody bag for all finishers.
• Free event camping (see below).
• On-site catering with hot food and drinks.
• Weekend sports festival including kids’ sports events, entertainment, hog roast, ‘come and try’ club events.
• On site sports massage.
• Bouncy castle for kids (weather permitting). Must be supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Specialist running and wetsuit shop and bike maintenance stand.
• Healthy food and snacks from the Runcible Spoon.
• Race photography from Sportysnaps.com.

There is free event camping with toilets available for competitors. You must pre-book as numbers are limited, by emailing via Contact Us. The field is on the intersection of Bath Road and Leigh Road West (on the right hand side approaching from the Bath direction) at adrress:

Linden Lodge
75 Bath Road
Bradford on Avon
BA15 2PB

Race Distance
Triathlon: 750m open water swim (river swim), 20k bike, 5k run (out and back flat run).

Race Start
Wave starts from 8:00 to 9:05.

Race Entry
Online entry price: £37 BTF, £40 Unnattached.

Venue
• Barton Farm Country Park.
Barton Farm Country Park is well sign posted and is located off the B3109 on the edge of the historic town of Bradford on Avon. Ample parking is available at the nearby railway station (postcode BA15 1DF).

Registration & Briefing Instructions
Registration Times: Sunday 6:45 to 8:30.
Briefing Times: Five minutes prior to race start.
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk on race day. You do not receive anything by post. Details of allocated bib numbers will be available online prior to the event and will also be displayed in the registration area at the venue. Do not open a race envelope unless it has your name and number on it.
BTF members must show a valid BTF licence at registration or purchase day insurance (£3).
Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined, as well as important BTF information. Please also take the time to read the BTF Rules.
Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number.

Timing Transponders
Please attach your timing transponder (MYLAPS ProChip) firmly to your left ankle with the strap provided as soon as you open your race envelope (chip fitting instructions). This will ensure that all finish results (as well as splits and lap times) are collected by the system. Timing chips will be collected in the finish funnel or marquee immediately at the end of the race.
Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race).
Every race envelope is scanned with a timing chip in it – if you lose yours or leave it in your car, there are no replacements so you will not get your times and splits from your race. Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each, as part of the terms and conditions of your race entry.

Race Information
• Bike Route.
• Run Route.
Adult races are non-drafting and are normally policed by our BTF motorbike referee. Please do not draft and please race fairly according to the BTF Rules. For queries or concerns regarding water quality contact DB Max direct for details.
Please attach your bib number to your front while racing so that it can be clearly seen. Race belts may also be used and will be available to purchase from the MOTI expo shop on the day. Bib numbers cannot be folded.

The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Bradford on Avon on race day.